Helianthemum salicifolium

Helianthemum salicifolium

small and common mediterranean annual of the Cistaceae family. The flowers follow the sun during the day.
Helianthemum salicifolium small annual that blooms in the mornings Geotagged,Helianthemum salicifolium,Israel,Winter

Appearance

up to 15 cm tall, yellow flowers up to 1 cm, the flower's peduncles are bent upwards.
Helianthemum salicifolium Geotagged,Helianthemum salicifolium,Israel,Spring

Naming

Helianthemum means "following the sun" - the flowers follow the sun.
salicifolium means turning towards the sun
Helianthemum salicifolium Geotagged,Helianthemum salicifolium,Israel,Winter

Distribution

mediterranean

Status

least concern

Habitat

various habitats, Mediterranean and desert.

References:

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMalvales
FamilyCistaceae
GenusHelianthemum
SpeciesHelianthemum salicifolium
Photographed in
Israel